‘Torture, threats, rape’: Palestinian journalists detail Israeli jail abuse
Summary
Palestinian journalists imprisoned by Israel have reported serious mistreatment, including physical and psychological abuse, to the International Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The CPJ interviewed 59 journalists who described conditions involving torture, starvation, and threats, and stated these were part of a pattern designed to silence them. The CPJ called for international action to address these allegations.Key Facts
- 59 Palestinian journalists in Israeli jails reported abuse in a CPJ report released on February 19, 2023.
- Most journalists described experiences of "torture, abuse, or other forms of violence."
- Alleged mistreatment includes beatings, electroshocks, stress positions, and sexual violence.
- Psychological abuse included threats to journalists' families, sleep deprivation, and denial of medical care.
- CPJ reported that 80% of the journalists were detained without formal charges under administrative detention.
- Many prisoners experienced extreme hunger or malnutrition, losing an average of 54 pounds.
- CPJ called for international accountability and adherence to humanitarian treatment standards for detainees.
- Israeli authorities have previously faced allegations of mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners.
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